Review of Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) by Michael V — 02 Apr 2011

Days of bravery and cruelty.

Lieutenant Britton Davis is a fresh face on the battle field and finds himself highly involved during a time when Indians are just getting settled on the reservations. Geronimo is one of the last Indians to surrender to the army; but shortly after arriving on the reservation, he decides it's not all it is cracked up to be. Geronimo decides to lead men against the very army that assigned his people to the reservations. The Army assigns a small group of men, including Lt. Britton, to track down Geronimo and bring him to justice.

"Some Apache are good farmers and some miss the old way. I am not a good farmer.".

Walter Hill, director of Red Heat, Last Man Standing, Wild Bill, Supernova, 48hrs, Another 48hrs, Trespass, The Warriors, and Southern Comfort, delivers Geronimo: An American Legend. The storyline for this film is fairly straightforward and well told. The film is not overly dramatic and the action scenes are predictable and straightforward. The acting is stellar and the cast includes Matt Damon, Jason Patric, Robert Duvalle, Gene Hackman, and Wes Studi.

"You don't know who you're fighting for and you don't hate who you're fighting against.".

I always find it fun to watch old Roger Corman and Walter Hill pictures (even their legit pictures feel like 'B' movies). This was an entertaining movie that didn't have enough style and intensity. I did enjoy this movie and felt the characters, acting, and script were solid. this just didn't have enough "it" moments that had me feeling anything special about this movie. This is worth watching but is surely not a must see.

"He was much admired by his peers and much respected by his superiors.".

Grade: C+.